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Overanalyze John Wick scenes with film industry professionals.

  1. KEVIN ROSEN-QUAN // FIREARM FOLEY + VAULT BONFIRES

    10/19/2021

    KEVIN ROSEN-QUAN // FIREARM FOLEY + VAULT BONFIRES

    Deep dive with us into two scenes in this episode, starting with the very quiet and super sad dog burial of Daisy, John's last gift from his late wife, starting at 15:22 (or 15:58 to avoid blood) through 16:22. Then continue on to a more action packed scene at the church, where John sets Viggo's vault of blackmail and money ablaze. Find it at 1:01:15 through to 1:03:20 We discuss microphone options, firearm foley, voice efforts, reverb, and much more. Happy listening!

    1h 6m
  2. MELANIE ADAMS // FIRST ASSISTANT CAMERA // KILLER KARMA

    10/12/2021

    MELANIE ADAMS // FIRST ASSISTANT CAMERA // KILLER KARMA

    Deep dive with us into two scenes in this episode, first being the moment John escapes getting suffocated and chases Viggo down to get Iosef's safe house address. Find it at 1:12:51 to 1:14:15. Then continuing on through the not-so-safe house shenanigans through Iosef's death scene, ending at 1:16:52. We discuss camera moves and how they reflect John's sense of control, good karma, thoughts on slo-motion choices, controlling the pace, pulling focus on a oner, and a brief lesson on lens types. Happy listening!

    50 min
  3. MATT POLLOCK // DIRECTOR // BREAKING HOTEL RULES

    06/22/2021

    MATT POLLOCK // DIRECTOR // BREAKING HOTEL RULES

    Deep dive with us into two scenes in this episode, both in the Continental Hotel. We start with a lobby scene to discuss eyeline, then jump to the Perkins versus Wick showdown in John's hotel room. Start at 38:12 and watch til 39:21 for the lobby scene, then go to 57:06 and watch until 01:01:14 for the hotel room fight scene. We discuss everything from blocking, stunts, and breaking the rules (both in filmmaking and storytelling). Happy listening!

    59 min
  4. ISAAC HECKERT // ASSISTANT DIRECTOR // BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED TRAITORS

    06/15/2021

    ISAAC HECKERT // ASSISTANT DIRECTOR // BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED TRAITORS

    Deep dive with us into two scenes in this episode, both running continuously from when John meets up with Marcus under the bridge through Marcus' death scene. Start at 1:18:22 and end at 1:19:12 for the bridge scene, then continue through til 1:22:28 for Marcus's final moments. We talk about stunt coverage, daily schedules, Perkins, specialty shots, assassin's watch clubs, and much more. Happy listening!

    59 min
  5. ANDY RYDZEWSKI // CINEMATOGRAPHER // SPA FIGHT CLUB

    06/08/2021

    ANDY RYDZEWSKI // CINEMATOGRAPHER // SPA FIGHT CLUB

    Deep dive with us into two scenes in this episode, both in the Red Circle spa. We first discuss how this club level is introduced visually, with minimal coverage as well. Start at 45:05 and end at 45:33. Then we jump to the action sequence where John hunts down Iosef, starting the multi floor fight that goes throughout the whole Red Circle. Start watching at 48:40 and go til 50:11. Listen to us discuss lighting, lens, and some continuity too. Happy listening!

    1h 5m
  6. MARCY SILVER // PROPERTY MASTER // BOURBON AND BULLETS

    06/01/2021

    MARCY SILVER // PROPERTY MASTER // BOURBON AND BULLETS

    Deep dive with us into two scenes in this episode, where we talk about bourbon, placebo pills, ice cubes, and having an armorer for specialty weapons. Start at the Continental Hotel where John gets a visit from the on-call doctor after his Red Circle rumble, timing starting at 55:51 and ending at 56:40. Then jump back in time to John preparing his weapons for his Red Circle fight, beginning at 44:20 and ending at 44:49. Happy listening!

    52 min
  7. RACHAEL EDLOW // ACTING + WRITING // POWER AND SUBTEXT

    05/25/2021

    RACHAEL EDLOW // ACTING + WRITING // POWER AND SUBTEXT

    Deep dive with us into two scenes in this episode, starting with the Baba Yaga storytelling scene, then jump to the Continental Lounge bar to discuss the exchange with John and Addy, the bartender, all while being drenched in green lighting. For the first scene, start at 21:40 and end at 26:25. Then jump to the green scene starting at 43:10 and ending at 44:13. We talk king of the scene, subtext, motivation, vulnerability, and why one scene characters are vital to John's inner voice. Happy listening!

    47 min
  8. ADAM GONZALEZ // FIRST ASSISTANT CAMERA // WORK FROM HOME

    05/18/2021

    ADAM GONZALEZ // FIRST ASSISTANT CAMERA // WORK FROM HOME

    Deep dive with us into John Wick's work from home fight sequence, then continue through the Jimmy and John exchange at the front door for the "noise complaint". Start at 27:55 and watch to 32:40. We discuss pulling focus during a fight sequence, rolling on rehearsals, dutch angles, nailing that first take, and much more. Links in the show notes. Happy listening!

    56 min
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